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polemics
A sharp, often biased and personal attack or dispute in a usually public discussion. The goal is to disparage the opposing position rather than argue objectively.
Die politische Debatte artete schnell in reine Polemik aus.
The political debate quickly degenerated into pure polemics.
'Polemik' (polemics) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'polemisch' (polemical). A person or text can be 'polemisch' (polemical), and the style they use is 'Polemik' (polemics).
Sein Kommentar war unnötig polemisch.
His comment was unnecessarily polemical.
This word is often used with verbs that describe a negative development in a discussion. Typical expressions include 'in Polemik ausarten' (to degenerate into polemics), 'in Polemik verfallen' (to lapse into polemics), or 'sich auf Polemik beschränken' (to limit oneself to polemics).
Statt sachlich zu bleiben, verfiel der Redner schnell in reine Polemik.
Instead of remaining objective, the speaker quickly lapsed into pure polemics.
'Polemik' (polemics) is a word used in elevated language. It is found especially in texts and discussions about politics, academia, or literature.
Der Zeitungsartikel war eine scharfe Polemik gegen die Regierung.
The newspaper article was a sharp polemic against the government.
criticism / review
Kritik can clearly point out errors while remaining objective. Polemik is a sharp, usually public attack that disparages the opposing position or a person instead of arguing objectively. Kritik fits reasoned objections, while Polemik fits an unfair personal attack.
In der Zeitung griff die Autorin den Plan mit persönlicher Polemik an.
In the newspaper, the author attacked the plan with personal polemics.
In der Zeitung äußerte die Autorin sachliche Kritik an den hohen Kosten des Plans.
In the newspaper, the author voiced objective criticism of the plan's high costs.
